5 Veterans Who Have Made An Impact In This Post Season

#4 Rajon Rondo

Rondo averaged a double-double in the first round of the playoffs

The Pelicans sprung the biggest surprise of the Playoffs so far with a sensational sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. While all the spotlight was hogged by Anthony Davis and Jrue Holliday (and deservedly so), it was Rondo who was the unsung hero for New Orleans in the series.

Pelicans acquired the mercurial point guard in the off-season with the specific goal of adding proven playoff experience and they have not been disappointed. Many a time during the series, Rondo was the best guard on the floor, despite the opposition having the likes of Damian Lillard and CJ McCullum.

Rondo played the role of a facilitator to perfection averaging 13.3 assists during the four games. When one adds the 11 points per game and 7 rebounds per game to his assist numbers, the 13-year veteran could have been the best player of the series but for the exceptional performance of Anthony Davis.